The Aaeon UP Xtreme i11 is a single-board computer built on 11th Generation Intel Core processors, with up to 64 GB of DDR4 SO-DIMM memory and support for four independent displays. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent IPC5 Industrial PC with Intel Core i5-1240P or Intel Core Ultra 5 125U. Both support up to 64 GB of RAM, and the IPC5 is a fanless, housed industrial PC that ships with Windows 11 Pro and a 2 TB SSD.
Aaeon UP Xtreme i11 vs Thinvent IPC5 and Thinvent Treo
| Specification | Aaeon UP Xtreme i11 | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core i5-1240P) | Thinvent IPC5 (Intel Core Ultra 5 125U) |
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| Processor | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen, Tiger Lake) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 64 GB DDR4 SO-DIMM | 64 GB DDR4 (2 x 32 GB) | 32 GB DDR5 |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | Single-board computer | Industrial PC (housed) | Industrial PC (housed) |
| Operating System | Not confirmed | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
| Displays | Up to 4 independent displays | 1 x HDMI, 1 x VGA | 1 x HDMI 2.0, 1 x VGA |
| Cooling | Not confirmed | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Operating Temperature | Not confirmed | 0°C to 50°C | 0°C to 50°C |
Key differences
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The IPC5 has a complete housing with fanless passive cooling, aluminium casing, and dual Ethernet ports, which the UP Xtreme i11 board alone does not provide.
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The IPC5 with Intel Core i5-1240P matches the 64 GB RAM maximum of the UP Xtreme i11 and adds a 2 TB SSD.
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The Aaeon board supports four independent displays. The IPC5 has one HDMI and one VGA output.
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The IPC5 ships with Windows 11 Pro. Buyers can also choose Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, no OS, or DOS.
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The IPC5 includes RS232 serial ports and an RS485 option, and it runs on 12 V DC input.
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The Aaeon board has the 40-pin HAT connector and USB 4.0 support. The IPC5 does not have a HAT connector listed.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Aaeon UP Xtreme i11 if you need a bare single-board computer with multi-display output and a HAT connector for custom integration. Choose the Thinvent IPC5 if you need a housed, fanless industrial PC with a ready-to-use 2 TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, and serial and Ethernet connectivity.
